2 - Safety Precautions
The following instructions must be adhered to, in order to ensure a safe working environment and
the safety of the user.
Prevent rain, snow, condensation and water droplets from contacting the lamp as this may
cause bulb failure, and possible shattering;
Quartz halogen lamps run with a high internal pressure in excess of atmospheric. Whilst the
construction is inherently strong, there is a slight risk of the lamp shattering;
Never look directly into an illuminated searchlight as this may cause severe damage to
eyesight. If it is necessary to inspect a lamp whilst in operation, alwayswear suitable protective
goggles;
Should it be necessary to examine the lamp with the front bezel removed, always use a
protective shield to ensure a safe working environment;
Never attempt to clean the lamp when in use;
Searchlights get hot. Never touch the unit when lit and always allow at least ten minutes for
cooling down after turning off;
Ensure the lamp has cooled sufficiently before removal. During the cooling down period avoid
mechanical or thermal shock to the lamp as this may cause shattering;
If undue force appears necessary to remove the lamp, the equipment should be inspected by a
competent person, or contact the manufacturer;
When breaking a lamp for disposal, care must be taken to ensure that the fragments are safely
contained. Precautions must be taken against flying glass and other fragments. This operation
should be performed outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. In ALL cases reference should be
made to the lamp manufacturers instructions packed with the lamp;
Due to the vast range of lamps available, it may appear possible that more powerful lamps can
be used in the equipment for which it was designed. Even when the unit will physically accept
a higher wattage lamp, this substitution is not recommended as it could be dangerous;
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